Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[Dante King]

I just aquired a 135 f/2 L YEAH! can anyone share any 135mm f2 L pics to keep me drooling while the ups guy is on his way?

[Maureen Souza]

Give me a minute...... gotta dig 'em up. (I LOVE this lens)

[Maureen Souza]

You can see a few more here (http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=103959), Dante. I took all the Civil War shoots with this lens!

[Cadwell]

Gosh, that looks great Glenn. How far away from the car were you when you shot this?

About 20-25 ft I guess. He was waiting to start his run up the Gurston Down hillclimb course so he wasn't moving at the time ;) The EF 135mm isn't the best paddock lens in the world - the focal lenght is wrong, I just took it along that day to test it out. I might use it for some rallying in the new year though, it would probably work well in dark, murky forests.

[blue_max]

Not arty, but I love the expressions!

I love the lens and I am sure you will too.

Graham
.

[Buttkicker]

Can i join the party
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/37898930-L.jpg

[Sean-Mcr]

I've not had mine more then a couple of week and i only really had a chance to give it a good try out today. Most of these were taken today http://www.pbase.com/sean_mcr/135mm_l

[NBEast]

A couple from 2 weeks ago:

http://FLASHME.smugmug.com/photos/38765699-L.jpg

http://FLASHME.smugmug.com/photos/38768176-L.jpg

And a wedding rehearsal.
http://FLASHME.smugmug.com/photos/37531427-M.jpg

That thing is soooo easy to miss the focus at f2.0. DOF is like 6 inches at 50 feet - seems like anyway.:oops:

[TheObiJuan]

Taken in a theatre from the first row.
http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7707_small.jpg
http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7705_edit.jpg
http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7677_small.jpg
http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7349_small.jpg
http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7347_small.jpg

The lens is wicked sharp, and balances very well on a 20D.
I found the focal length, on a 20D, to be perfect.

[schmoelzel]

Well......here are the first few shots I took with my (Drisley's) 135L just to make sure that he actually sold me a sharp copy!! :) Great lens and a pleasure to use...........

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/135L-1D-JuliaB.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/180 sec
Aperture: 2.8
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 250
Lens: 135.0 mm
Focal length: 135.0mm
AF mode: One-shot AF

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 2.8
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 250
Lens: 135.0 mm
Focal length: 135.0mm
AF mode: One-shot AF

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/135L-1D-JuliaC.jpg

[CorruptedPhotographer]

Well if everyones doing it.... :p
enjoy

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/2426/picture5123co.jpg

http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4247/picture494s0io.jpg

[l bo]

great pics!

well dang it, just missed my opportunity to get one, auction ended before I knew it. "Factory Demo" went for $786, not bad : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7557145184&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[DavidEB]

shots with my new 135-f2.... >>>here<<< (http://www.pbase.com/davideb/135mmf2l&page=all)

fabulous lens.

[Dante King]

Here is my one form me. Kinda pale in comsparison to y'all. Got to love the bokeh of this lens! OMG! Sickness!

[Atlasman]

Thanks, I'm hoping to put it through the paces today—taking grandkids to the park.

[soupdragon]

Please stop showing pictures from the 135.
I actually picked one up on Saturday and then put it back when I realised I could not afford it.
I know life's not fair but, you don't have to rub salt into wounds now do you?

[Atlasman]

Does that mean we should stop posting pics from this lens? :lol:

[Maureen Souza]

Does that mean we should stop posting pics from this lens? :lol:

Nope, feel free to post or start a new thread with your photos.:D

[Jon]

Please stop showing pictures from the 135.
I actually picked one up on Saturday and then put it back when I realised I could not afford it.
I know life's not fair but, you don't have to rub salt into wounds now do you?
In order to spare soupdragon's budget, the forum will now implement a ban on posts of pictures taken with anything but the "nifty fifty" and the 18-55 kit lens. Eat you hearts out all you 1Ds II users!

NOT!

[Dante King]

In order to spare soupdragon's budget, the forum will now implement a ban on posts of pictures taken with anything but the "nifty fifty" and the 18-55 kit lens. Eat you hearts out all you 1Ds II users!

NOT!

No problem Jonny Boy! Us 1Dsmk2 guys will obey, BUT we gonna post at 5k pixels wide! LOL

[Dante King]

Hey Soup! Here is what your just going to have to do!! ;)

[soupdragon]

Hey Soup! Here is what your just going to have to do!! ;)

After considerable time with my therapist I am now over the desire to own a 135L, in fact, my 18-55 is as good as any lens.

[CorruptedPhotographer]

in fact, my 18-55 is as good as any lens.

not its not. dont fool yourself lol

[soupdragon]

not its not. dont fool yourself lol

I never said what is was as good as any lens for though, did I:D

[blue_max]

I never said what is was as good as any lens for though, did I:D

A good paperweight needs to be very, very heavy.

Graham

[CorruptedPhotographer]

the 135 L is better in every way. Even as paperweight :p

[Atlasman]

After considerable time with my therapist I am now over the desire to own a 135L, in fact, my 18-55 is as good as any lens.

Did you ask your therapist if he/she owns a 235L?:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jon]

Did you ask your therapist if he/she owns a 235L?:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
He didn't before soup started his sessions . . .
;{)#

[Wavy C]

Hey Soupdragon, if you really like that focal length canon also make a 2.8 135mm. Probably 90 per cent of the f2 but 20 per cent of the price.

[yonni]

Thanks a lot people. After viewing the pics in this thread and others I fear I have come down with a disease. Damnit!!;)

I confirmed the diagnosis yesterday at Samy's Camera. Luckily the rebates are running and he was having one of his no tax weekends so I was able to save about $400 after purchasing three lenses, one of them the 135L.

[soupdragon]

I am now scouring the net for a X 2.545 converter and a red elastic band.

[keringordon]

So 135L lovers - do you prefer your 135L or the 85L more? And WHY?

[CorruptedPhotographer]

85 L is different than 135 L.

Its like askin a guy if he likes his Ducati 939 R more than his NSX-R lol

[Dante King]

I think Soupy is maybe dating this therapist!! ;)

[Dante King]

Drisley here is a shot at 1/40 125mm 70-200. FF and Crop. Drooling yet?

[keringordon]

Compare the two resolution tests on these reviews - Indeed the NON IS is showing greater resolution particularly in the image edges.

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_70200_28/index.htm

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_70200_28is/index.htm

Get the non IS - and save money while at it...

[drisley]

Dante, the beast has arrived (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=892833#post892833)!

[schmoelzel]

Hello Sam:

You can't go wrong with this lens........as per your request, I just pulled Julia outside (you can tell she didn't want to be outside) and took a few shots at f2.2. I often use this aperture or even a little slower say f2.8! That seems to be the sweet spot for my copy of this lens (which used to be Drisley's copy!!). It is a great optic and very very sharp. DoF can be thin though so you really have to nail the focus if you're at all close to your subject. Since I have a 1D, I was about 2 metres away from her.......( 8 feet).

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/135f2.2-1D-JuliaA.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 2.2
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Partial
Drive mode: Continuous (low): frame 1
ISO: 320
Lens: 135.0 mm
Focal length: 135.0mm
AF mode: One-shot AF

And the crop.........

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/DRebelPix/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/135f2.2-1D-JuliaA-crop.jpg

[Palladium]

Here is a link to some photos with a Dig Rebel 6.3 and the 135mm f2 - most are uncropped.

http://www.geocities.com/ctkfb/MISC/20060129_1.html

The photos below are crops - Tonight I'll put up the full versions - how it helps. ;) http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/2182/CRW_8358.jpg

http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/4267/CRW_8411.jpg

[mrclark321]

Heres a quick one I just took Sam. :)
f/2.2
1/1600
ISO 100

Dan

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/mrclark321/IMG_6397.jpg

[busterboy]

schmoelzel, Thank you also for your pics! Unless you are coming along with the 135 though I think it's rather unfair that you posted pics ;) You have talent beyond belief and could make a poloroid look great!


I quite agree Sam..... schmoelzel, (damn that name is hard to write, and where did he get it from) is gifted with camera talent..:D

You're too kind Sam! Trust me, I have polaroids that look like c#&*#p!!

Mate.... You were told not to lie at school..http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/email~animations/nono.gif


;)

Back on topic, Sam I have the 135 and it is as sharp as a knife. :cool:

My example taken @ f/2

http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Various/jack-small.jpg

[MDJAK]

My darling wife bought me the 135 for Christmas. I've used it very little so far, as I bought myself the 100-400 at around the same time and it's been more fun. The shots I've gotten from the 135, though, have not disappointed. It cuts like a finely honed knife and the bokeh is stunning.

May I stray from the topic for a second and ask a question of you guys/gals? How do you make a 100 percent crop? Keep in mind I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to following written directions, so if you could answer in seriatim, ie., do number 1, then number 2, it will be easier for me to understand.

Solinger, if I lived by you, I'd be happy to let you use the lens.

Schmoelzel, I never get tired of looking at perfect pictures.

mark

[In2Photos]

My darling wife bought me the 135 for Christmas. I've used it very little so far, as I bought myself the 100-400 at around the same time and it's been more fun. The shots I've gotten from the 135, though, have not disappointed. It cuts like a finely honed knife and the bokeh is stunning.

May I stray from the topic for a second and ask a question of you guys/gals? How do you make a 100 percent crop? Keep in mind I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to following written directions, so if you could answer in seriatim, ie., do number 1, then number 2, it will be easier for me to understand.

Solinger, if I lived by you, I'd be happy to let you use the lens.

Schmoelzel, I never get tired of looking at perfect pictures.

mark

Mark,

1. View your image at 100%.
2. Make a crop.
3. Save the image.
4. Post the image.

Hope this helps.

[I Simonius]

Taken in a theatre from the first row.

http://styleandspeed.com/theobijuan/pics/pj_work/IMG_7349_small.jpg


The lens is wicked sharp, and balances very well on a 20D.
I found the focal length, on a 20D, to be perfect.

That is the most amazing arm definition I have EVER seen!

[Sean-Mcr]

http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/o4/87/571287/1/55437521.20D067.jpg

[Mike6158]

Dang Dante... our lists are almost the same...

I'm pretty much done buying for 2006... I think :D ... but, just in case, since you own the 70-200mm IS 2.8L and the 135mm L prime... what do you think? Is the 135 worth adding?

My list...

1DsMKII
Canon 35mm 1.4 L
Canon 85mm 1.2 L
Canon 70-200 2.8 L

[Leorooster]

A couple of me..............

[Lani Kai]

Tv: 1/1000s, Av: 1/2.8, ISO: 100
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2015/img3384cy0.jpg
Tv: 1/800s, Av: 1/2.8, ISO: 100
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3638/img3610lk6.jpg

[I Simonius]

Can someone post pics of someone USING this lens I want to see how big (i.e. small) it looks on a camera in the hand ;)

(preferably ona 5D and a male holding - but anyone?)

Thinking of getting it for more discreet shots i.e. equivalent to the 85 on a crop camera I miss that FL since upping to the FF 5D:cry:

[pparker]

Shot this with the 135 f2 with my 10 D. I hadn't had the lens very long and was doing some testing because I thought my lens was back-focusing. I shot this at f9 to make sure it would have enough dept of field to be in focus.

Later, I was convinced my lens was indeed back-focusing and sent it off to Canon to be calibrated. Ever since, it has performed perfectly.

[Lani Kai]

Can someone post pics of someone USING this lens I want to see how big (i.e. small) it looks on a camera in the hand ;)

(preferably ona 5D and a male holding - but anyone?)

Thinking of getting it for more discreet shots i.e. equivalent to the 85 on a crop camera I miss that FL since upping to the FF 5D:cry:
I don't have a 5D but here it is on a 1D... And no one is around to hold it for me while I take the shot:
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3044/img6419kl3.jpg

This was the best comparison I could come up with for an everyday object:
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2967/img6422qu2.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7472/img6423ki6.jpg
So to get an idea, hold a coke can up to your 5D :D

[I Simonius]

I don't have a 5D but here it is on a 1D... And no one is around to hold it for me while I take the shot:

So to get an idea, hold a coke can up to your 5D :D

Th:D anks for those! Gives me a good idea of the size

[JimAskew]

Hi,

I got my 135MM EF L last Wednesday. Here are a couple of test shots. The lamp was about 35 feet away. These are not good photos but do serve to show the sharpness of this lens...going to give it a proper workout this weekend :)

[Max Err]

love this lens
350d iso 100, 1/800 f2.8

http://www.pbase.com/max_err/image/71741752/original.jpg

f3.2
http://www.pbase.com/max_err/image/71789649/original.jpg

[dlcx]

Here's a couple from me!
Love this lens... bokeh is beeewdiful

1.http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/animals/mamaduck1.jpg

2. http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/animals/mamaduck3.jpg

3. http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/ominous.jpg

[Jetmech1]

I'm drooling here. This lens has been on my wish list for a while. My wife used my camera in a church a couple of days ago and was complaiing that my 85mm was not long enough for her to get the pics of my daughter. The 135mm L would have been great in this situation. Maybe I'll be ordering it soon. :lol: Keep posting pics from this lens.

[gardengirl13]

3. http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/ominous.jpg


I love this shot! What was the f/stop?

[dlcx]

I love this shot! What was the f/stop?

Thanks gardengirl!
Here's the details for that shot:

f/7.1
1/500 sec
iso-100

Cheers,
Dave

[gacon1]

couple from yesterday. Love this lens :)

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/40808d540e.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/53dc5c159c.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a5f1e3da47.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/948ecc13ba.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/26ef32ec3f.jpg

[gacon1]

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3e31adb5a0.jpg

[busterboy]

Taken on holiday this year in Benalmadina Spain with my 135mmL..:)

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Spain/hotel-blocks.jpg

[dlcx]

Good for sports pics too..

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/various/goalkick.jpg

Details: 1/2000 sec
f/4
ISO-200

[sanil]

2 from me ---

[Jetmech1]

2 from me ---

Those are great. Just makes me want the lens even more.

[tkjaer]

Here's a couple at f/2;

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/135.jpg

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/135_2.jpg

[sanil]

Those are great. Just makes me want the lens even more.

thanku very much.

sanil

[Dorman]

What a fantastic collection of images, I wouldn't hesitate to own this lens if my shooting would utilize it. Just wow.

[Krapo]

Here's a couple at f/2;



Wow! You sold me the lens on the first one!
Who said that being razor sharp wasn't good for portraits?
What camera did you use?

[Krapo]

Sorry, I've seen your sig. 1D2...

[tkjaer]

Sorry, I've seen your sig. 1D2...


You were right to ask though. I'm currently using a 1D2, but at that time it was a 1Ds. :)

Here's a link to the original size;

http://thomaskjaer.com/potn/lenses/135-fullsize.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

couple from yesterday. Love this lens :)









http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/26ef32ec3f.jpg

I really like this image.

[Atlasman]

Here's one I took on Christmas eve—135mm f2, 1/25 sec, f2, ISO 1600, 5D
http://www.josephferrari.com/Niki.L.JPG

[sanil]

One more...

[mebailey]

Here is one of my son at f2.

[gacon1]

I really like this image.

Thanks for your comment ! :D

[huhging]

I want to post a picture, but don't know how to do it....so beginner and so sad....

[Tony-S]

Here's the thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160897) you want to review. Sometimes the "upload" button stalls, so you have to keep hitting the submit button or re-select the file.

[Hawg Hanner]

New images taken this weekend with the EF 135mm f/2L USM:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/363751518_7403446816_o.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/363817084_b7574e63e4_o.jpg

[huhging]

one more time....http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/Huhging/StoneMountain1.jpg

[poah]

just a couple of snaps

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/20/7333kq4.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7948/7333skh6.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1554/7335zz9.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6242/7335see4.jpg

[Mark_Cohran]

149402

149403

My contributions to the 135 f2L archive thread.

Mark

[poah]

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8854/7389rk8.jpg


http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9762/100cropai3.jpg

[I Simonius]

why what's this - picture of a duck, why yeyass!;) :p

New 135f2L
and 100% crop:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :p

[coorz]

My humble contribution. I think i'm gonna enjoy this lens.

http://www.displayfreak.com/5d/IMG_2064.jpg

[Psychic1]

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/74212642.iF134FYX.jpg

http://i5.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/66908451.VGwHcDyP.jpg

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/73296956.iJHEHkc4.jpg

[Atlasman]

My humble contribution. I think i'm gonna enjoy this lens.

http://www.displayfreak.com/5d/IMG_2064.jpg
Nice shot!

5D and the 135 are an awesome combo--I did a staff christmas party recently and got outstanding results.

[Jaetie]

My humble contribution. I think i'm gonna enjoy this lens.

http://www.displayfreak.com/5d/IMG_2064.jpg

excellent.

[Rumrunner]

I love this lens!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/135test.jpg


100% Crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/100crop.jpg

[malla1962]

100% crop.:D
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q5681.jpg

[Buttkicker]

A couple more from this great Lens
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/130040525-L.jpg

2
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/37898709-L.jpg

3
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/130040728-L.jpg

Regards Chris

[Ianfp]

These shots are just stunning! I am so glad I went for this lens and can't wait to get some results good enough to post!

[JimAskew]

I love this lens!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/rrrr/135test.jpg


100% Crop


Rumrunner,

Ouch! Your youngster just poked me in the eye with his elbow :)

Now this is a photo with pop! Great job and a great capture :D

[Rumrunner]

^^ Thanks Jim!

[Rumrunner]

A couple more from this great Lens

http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/37898709-L.jpg




Regards Chris

This is an awesome capture!

[Tareq]

I don't believe that i didn't post in here, but i think i don't have great shots as all of you did so i am not sure if i have to post in fact.

[Rumrunner]

I don't believe that i didn't post in here, but i think i don't have great shots as all of you did so i am not sure if i have to post in fact.

It doesn't matter if your picture is good or not so good, people come to this thread to see how sharp and contrasty the lens is :), Oh and bokeh too.

[Buttkicker]

This is an awesome capture!

Thanks Ramrunner
another couple that I like from the 135mm
http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/37898697-L.jpg

http://eventphotographer.smugmug.com/photos/120793402-L.jpg

[Tareq]

It doesn't matter if your picture is good or not so good, people come to this thread to see how sharp and contrasty the lens is :), Oh and bokeh too.

When i used that lens with 2x TC on my 1D mk2N i decided i never use it again.
It is amazing even with 2x, so i don't want to imagine without any TC, and thats why i bought it, I don't know when i will get 300 f2.8L IS which one i will love more, this lens or 300?

I posted some shots on my thread using this lens with 2xTC so i will post again here from this lens naked.

[Buttkicker]

I don't know when i will get 300 f2.8L IS which one i will love more, this lens or 300?

I think you will find the autofocus on the 300mm quicker... the 135mm is not slow. but the 300mm is about as good as it gets

[Tareq]

I don't know when i will get 300 f2.8L IS which one i will love more, this lens or 300?

I think you will find the autofocus on the 300mm quicker... the 135mm is not slow. but the 300mm is about as good as it gets

I heard that 135L is quicker, maybe i am wrong, in fact this lens with 2x was as fast as 100-400 on my 1Dmk2N, so i can believe that this lens is one of the fastest lens out there.

[Buttkicker]

I heard that 135L is quicker, maybe i am wrong, in fact this lens with 2x was as fast as 100-400 on my 1Dmk2N, so i can believe that this lens is one of the fastest lens out there.

The 100-400mm is dog slow in the autofocus department - the 135mm is reasonably fast, but not in the same class as the 300mm
the 300mm is faster using the 2x converter, than the 135mm is without it

[Tareq]

ok, my post

Wide open, No PP, flash used, thats all.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7176/img4206of3.jpg


Crop 100%
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4139/img4206cropoe8.jpg

[Tareq]

The 100-400mm is dog slow in the autofocus department - the 135mm is reasonably fast, but not in the same class as the 300mm
the 300mm is faster using the 2x converter, than the 135mm is without it

I read somewhere that this lens is very fast, didn't mention if it is faster than 300 or not, but i will test the speed whe i will get 300, anyhow many sports shooter use 300 and 400 as they are the fastest lens out there but if that 135L is enough reach then it will be most used as well, i tried this lens at lowlight and its still fast.

[JimAskew]

This is an awesome capture!

I concur...awesome indeed!

[Jaetie]

I read somewhere that this lens is very fast, didn't mention if it is faster than 300 or not, but i will test the speed whe i will get 300, anyhow many sports shooter use 300 and 400 as they are the fastest lens out there but if that 135L is enough reach then it will be most used as well, i tried this lens at lowlight and its still fast.

hey tareq! so what's the outcome!

[Tareq]

hey tareq! so what's the outcome!

both are slow.

My 1D2N told me that she will be the fastest if i can attach 400 f2.8L IS only, so i am confusing, should i get 1DIII that i am sure she will be rocket fast with all my L glasses or i have to get 400 f2.8L so then my 1D2N shows her fast power? LOL:p

[august23]

I wanted the 135L, but im finding the 85/1.8 rediculously long as it is. Where are you people that you need so much reach?!?! lol

[Tareq]

I wanted the 135L, but im finding the 85/1.8 rediculously long as it is. Where are you people that you need so much reach?!?! lol

try 135L in some indoor sports, or if you have FF then try it and you see.
I believe that 85mm on 1.6x body is equivalent 136mm

[august23]

216mm on a crop is the FL u get with the 135L. The 135L is just so damn nice IQ wise, but I'm afraid the length is going to be rediculously long. I wanted to use it for portrait work and indoor sports like basketball, as well as stage performances. Thing is, I can choose to sit wherever I want at the basketball games I attend. I can be at the base line, or I could be at the back of the stands. Same with the performances I go to see. The 85 is pretty long, but the IQ of the 135L cannot go unnoticed. That glass is gorgeous.

[Tareq]

216mm on a crop is the FL u get with the 135L. The 135L is just so damn nice IQ wise, but I'm afraid the length is going to be rediculously long. I wanted to use it for portrait work and indoor sports like basketball, as well as stage performances. Thing is, I can choose to sit wherever I want at the basketball games I attend. I can be at the base line, or I could be at the back of the stands. Same with the performances I go to see. The 85 is pretty long, but the IQ of the 135L cannot go unnoticed. That glass is gorgeous.

I agree about this glass IQ.
I think it is the time for you to get another body [FF or 1.3x].

[august23]

Haha I definately don't shoot enough to own two bodies. It'd be a waste. I'm just an amateur who has a collecting problem. Reason I am having trouble deciding is because my next lens is either the 17-55 or the 135L. Two completely different lenses, but both with unique working abilities.

[JimAskew]

Haha I definately don't shoot enough to own two bodies. It'd be a waste. I'm just an amateur who has a collecting problem. Reason I am having trouble deciding is because my next lens is either the 17-55 or the 135L. Two completely different lenses, but both with unique working abilities.

August,

If you are happy with your 35MM EF L prime as your walkaround lens then I would go with the 135MM EF L...the IQ and bokah are stunning. Then start saving your pennies to re-acquire the 17-55 EF-S IS :)

[Tareq]

August,

I envy you, you got 35L:evil:

[august23]

Your kidding....right Tareq? I can think of 10 lenses off the top of my head that you have that I want lol. I thought I was a collector, but my god, your out of control! :p

Thanks for the advice Jim. That the thing. I'm happy with the 85 as my tele, and I'm happy with the 35L as my walkaround. I want the 135L not for the reach, but for the rediculous IQ. I want the 17-55 just to have a wide angle zoom with IS incase the 35L isn't wide enough or I need to do a hand-held night shot. Tough decision I have. I should probably just lay low for a while.

[JaGWiRE]

I'm curious how big the bokeh difference is for the 1 stop difference between this and 2.8, and how many owners own both the 70-200 2.8L IS, and this, and use both often. I'd be pretty happy to hear from those of you whom do not shoot sports, which is a scenario I can understand the 1 extra stop and super quick af speed of this lens would be ideal regardless if you have a 70-200 2.8L IS. I also wouldn't mind hearing from you if you own the 85 1.8. Would love responses for crop camera users too, as 135 = standard 200, and 85 = 135 essentially (field of view wise anyway.)

[Tareq]

Your kidding....right Tareq? I can think of 10 lenses off the top of my head that you have that I want lol. I thought I was a collector, but my god, your out of control! :p

Thanks for the advice Jim. That the thing. I'm happy with the 85 as my tele, and I'm happy with the 35L as my walkaround. I want the 135L not for the reach, but for the rediculous IQ. I want the 17-55 just to have a wide angle zoom with IS incase the 35L isn't wide enough or I need to do a hand-held night shot. Tough decision I have. I should probably just lay low for a while.

I envy you too, as you are living in USA, less shipping cost, cheaper to buy, many interesting things around, and what else i can tell? more open minded;)

[Tareq]

I'm curious how big the bokeh difference is for the 1 stop difference between this and 2.8, and how many owners own both the 70-200 2.8L IS, and this, and use both often. I'd be pretty happy to hear from those of you whom do not shoot sports, which is a scenario I can understand the 1 extra stop and super quick af speed of this lens would be ideal regardless if you have a 70-200 2.8L IS. I also wouldn't mind hearing from you if you own the 85 1.8. Would love responses for crop camera users too, as 135 = standard 200, and 85 = 135 essentially (field of view wise anyway.)

I can't tell because i buy to collect.:oops:

[august23]

I envy you too, as you are living in USA, less shipping cost, cheaper to buy, many interesting things around, and what else i can tell? more open minded;)

And I envy you, living on the other side of the world, where I would perceive things as "more interesting" than over here. We should just trade lives for a couple months. :D

[Tareq]

And I envy you, living on the other side of the world, where I would perceive things as "more interesting" than over here. We should just trade lives for a couple months. :D

I accept
I accept
I accept

HELLO AMERICA.

[Jaetie]

both are slow.

My 1D2N told me that she will be the fastest if i can attach 400 f2.8L IS only, so i am confusing, should i get 1DIII that i am sure she will be rocket fast with all my L glasses or i have to get 400 f2.8L so then my 1D2N shows her fast power? LOL:p

so both are roughly equal?

and your 1D IIn is lying, she wants out of there. you want the 1D III and you know it! sell her for the 400L.

[Tareq]

so both are roughly equal?

and your 1D IIn is lying, she wants out of there. you want the 1D III and you know it! sell her for the 400L.

HEHE, you are right man.
Lens and body decision is always difficult, in fact i want to own all, but i can do that while i don't have much budget every month, if i got only $50k then you will see what i will do.

[I Simonius]

August,

I envy you, you got 35L:evil:

Your kidding....right Tareq? I can think of 10 lenses off the top of my head that you have that I want lol. I thought I was a collector, but my god, your out of control! :p

Thanks for the advice Jim. That the thing. I'm happy with the 85 as my tele, and I'm happy with the 35L as my walkaround. I want the 135L not for the reach, but for the rediculous IQ. I want the 17-55 just to have a wide angle zoom with IS incase the 35L isn't wide enough or I need to do a hand-held night shot. Tough decision I have. I should probably just lay low for a while.

I have the 35 and 135 and on a FF camera they are brilliant FL-wise, it is tough when your choice isbetween IQ and convenience;)

[Tareq]

I have the 35 and 135 and on a FF camera they are brilliant FL-wise, it is tough when your choice isbetween IQ and convenience;)

I have 2 FF already, so no problem with me then;)

[I Simonius]

I have 2 FF already, so no problem with me then;)

:confused: I meant august's choice between 17+zoom and FixedFL lenses;) :D

[Tareq]

:confused: I meant august's choice between 17+zoom and FixedFL lenses;) :D

as my post is qouted i thought it is for both of us;)

[I Simonius]

as my post is qouted i thought it is for both of us;)

aha!:D ;)

[Lani Kai]

I'm curious how big the bokeh difference is for the 1 stop difference between this and 2.8, and how many owners own both the 70-200 2.8L IS, and this, and use both often. I'd be pretty happy to hear from those of you whom do not shoot sports, which is a scenario I can understand the 1 extra stop and super quick af speed of this lens would be ideal regardless if you have a 70-200 2.8L IS. I also wouldn't mind hearing from you if you own the 85 1.8. Would love responses for crop camera users too, as 135 = standard 200, and 85 = 135 essentially (field of view wise anyway.)
Not the best example but you get the idea... I'd load them in separate browser tabs or something and flip back and forth to see the difference. It's interesting to note that although the EXIF reports that the 70-200 is at 135mm, the actual FL is slightly different.
70-200mm f/2.8L IS, f/2.8
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/9730/nn4d1488jt8.jpg

135mm f/2L, f/2
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/8642/nn4d1496ta7.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

You have 100% crops? :D.

[I Simonius]

You have 100% crops? :D.

No - he always walks that way!;) :lol: :lol: :lol: :p :p

[JaGWiRE]

No - he always walks that way!;) :lol: :lol: :lol: :p :p

I asked because at a quick glimpse, the white edges and flower in the second photo look sharper, I might be nuts though.

[Lani Kai]

You have 100% crops? :D.
This isn't really a great example because the background shifted just slightly; the darker background in the 135L shot behind the flower petal makes it appear sharper and more contrasty.
I still think the 135L is a tad sharper though.
70-200mm f/2.8L IS 100% center crop
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6534/70200100ko6.jpg

135mm f/2L 100% center crop
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5395/135100cq8.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

This isn't really a great example because the background shifted just slightly; the darker background in the 135L shot behind the flower petal makes it appear sharper and more contrasty.
I still think the 135L is a tad sharper though.
70-200mm f/2.8L IS 100% center crop
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6534/70200100ko6.jpg

135mm f/2L 100% center crop
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5395/135100cq8.jpg

They both look pretty good, 135 being a lil sharper, but it's hard to tell.

[Tareq]

They both look pretty good, 135 being a lil sharper, but it's hard to tell.

Yes, both are sharp and i can't tell which is sharper but in those examples, lil 135L sharper.
Great lenses whatever sharper for any.

[poah]

few more from a trip to the zoo

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1116/10225515ft6.jpg

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8821/11bk7.jpg

[I Simonius]

recent offering: @f5.6

[Atlasman]

I wanted the 135L, but im finding the 85/1.8 rediculously long as it is. Where are you people that you need so much reach?!?! lol

Canada:D

[JaGWiRE]

Canada:D

Yep, and street shooting in -15 means nobody is friendly enough to let you shoot in thier face :D.

[JimAskew]

Another use for the tack sharp 135MM EF L...it is not a bad macro lens at all :D

[JaGWiRE]

Another use for the tack sharp 135MM EF L...it is not a bad macro lens at all :D
Seems to be a lot of decent ones.
After getting my 105 macro, I realized how different closeups at 1:1 or 1:2 are compared to using regular lenses. First of all, the FOV is waay more narrow, to me, I actually think the closeups with regular lenses is sort of funner and easier.

[sebmour]

Yep, and street shooting in -15 means nobody is friendly enough to let you shoot in thier face :D.

That is so true. that is why I shoot my streets with 70-200F2.8L but 135mmL is one week away...man the wait is long when they do not have it in stock.

[AeroSmith]

OK, here are a couple with a 20mm extension tube. Camera is the 5D. Sorry about the high ISOs. Shutter speeds are probably too low as well. C'est la vie...I still like these shots.


f/8.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/71240143-L.jpg



f/6.3.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/71208440-L.jpg

[AeroSmith]

Here are a few with the 135L on the 1DsII.

All three at f/2.8. No flash.



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/140560516-L.jpg



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/140561339-L.jpg



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/140560567-L.jpg

[Psychic1]

5D and 135L - iso800 - f5 - 1/30

http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/76865475.jgqOhzmB.jpg

USDA - Prime

[mebailey]

5D and 135L - iso800 - f5 - 1/30

http://i.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/76865475.jgqOhzmB.jpg

USDA - Prime
You must have been hungry!

[coorz]

Some more;

5D + 135L + Kenko 300DG 1.4TC @f8 (189mm)
http://www.displayfreak.com/5d/IMG_3267.jpg

5D + 135L @f2.2
http://www.displayfreak.com/5d/IMG_3340.jpg

[I Simonius]

Some more;




well butter mah creamy bokeh!;) :D

[coorz]

well butter mah creamy bokeh!;) :D
Don't you just love your 135L too ;)

[Jaetie]

Don't you just love your 135L too ;)

i would like it even better on a 5D than on my 350D. the bokeh!!!

but hey, i just realized that since you shot those @ 189mm, its kind of like the 216mm fov that i get from my 350D. but yea, i would still want to have it on a 5D.

[I Simonius]

Don't you just love your 135L too ;)

I do - but just haven't had time to do it justice yet:cry:

[bbc14f]

This is by far the best L Lens I have, there are even times I have to decrease the sharpness of the images I get when using it; unbelievable!:eek: